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Question

Cooler for X8 8320 ?

Aug 2, 2017 5:14AM PDT

Is this acceptable ?
Hyper TX3 EVO

Or
Cooler FORTRON AC 401-4 PIPES
Cooler be quiet! PURE ROCK

Thanks

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Answer
Look at each unit and look for TDP.
Aug 2, 2017 6:29AM PDT
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Answer
Some reading
Aug 2, 2017 7:28AM PDT
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i5 7500
Aug 3, 2017 2:14AM PDT

Will the box cooler for i5 7500 be enough ?

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It should be enough
Aug 3, 2017 7:45AM PDT

For most work loads the stock cooler will be fine.

Best you can do is watch the cpu temps for the apps your running.

If it starts to get too hot then you will need to take some action.